Beat it, Buster!!
Uploaded: February 19, 2010
The male cardinal fiercely defends its breeding territory from other males. When a male sees its reflection in glass surfaces, it frequently will spend hours fighting the imaginary intruder. This cardinal returned many times, totally unconcerned about my presence as it compulsively launched itself at the mirror.
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/3500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 450.00 mm, Model: NIKON D200
Tammy M. Anderson February 19, 2010
Good to see you back, Jim. I've seen cardinals do this too. Looks like he is ready to do battle. Excellent capture. #1240458Amy M. Wilson February 19, 2010
Hi Jim, good to see your post - great capture, colors, details and presentation! #8393643Michelle D. Allen February 19, 2010
What a capture! The colors are spectatular and the story in the photo makes it! Congratulations! #8393744Michelle Alton February 19, 2010
Thrilled that you posted this! It couldn't possibly be any better...(unless you have more shots?).You've done a masterful job! #8393793
Linda Blair February 19, 2010
This is incredible....love it...he is really determined to run that fellow off...lol!!!!!!! #8393970Bonnie C. Lackey February 19, 2010
Cardinals may be beautiful but they sure are stupid. We had to cover over a window one year because of the reflection. Hmmm, maybe that's where birdbrain originated. What timing for this super shot! #8394105Tammy Espino February 19, 2010
Wonder if he knew he won the fight?! :) Excellent capture on this beautiful bird! #8397096Donna McMillan February 19, 2010
Excellent capture Jim! Bright colors, great timing and POV. Love it! #8398805Jane E. Kirn February 21, 2010
AMAZING shot Jim. Never seen a real red cardinal before. In photos, but not real life. Thanks for the great moment. #8405559Val Feldman February 22, 2010
Tex! You are back...and I see better than ever! I've seen cardinals do this also but was never quick enough to capture one in the throes of battle like this...perfect stop motion, his mirror reflection is just terrific - also like, very much, the tail outside of your crop...so glad to see you back, Tumbleweed! #8406865Cassie L. Woodlee February 28, 2010
WOW what a capture my friend!!! #8422686Melinda B. Shiflet April 01, 2010
Oh my goodness, my friend! What a GREAT capture!! Congrats on your Editor's Pick on this one! Hope you all are doing well down there in Texas! Will catch up soon. Take care!Melinda #8502038
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